STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION E N T E R TA INME N T ME DI A OP T ION
The Strategic Communication: Entertainment Media option – offered exclusively at OSU-Tulsa – is designed for students who desire a career in public relations, advertising, brand management or related strategic roles in the entertainment media industry. OSU’s Strategic Communication major blends an integrated curriculum to teach you how to tell great stories to attract target audiences. You’ll learn how to work with the media across multiple platforms, and how to write, record and publish effectively. You will receive hands-on experience in researching, writing, designing and publishing digital and print advertisements, communication plans and strategic campaigns. You will build a professional digital portfolio that showcases your talent and skills and helps you stand out when seeking career opportunities. The exclusive Entertainment Media option builds on Strategic Communication major requirements and makes the most of OSU-Tulsa’s urban setting by providing students with networking opportunities, internships, guest speakers and industry tours in the Tulsa area. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • At least 40 hours must be upper-division. • Minimum 2.50 GPA in all MC-MMJ-SC-SPM prefix courses and all grades must be a C or higher. • At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? OSU is one of the best values in the Big 12 and has lower tuition and fees than many Tulsaarea schools and online-only institutions. Students taking 15 credit hours (full time) will pay approximately $6,636 per semester in tuition and fees and an estimated $630 for books and supplies. (Estimates based on 2021-2022 tuition and fee charges. Books and supplies will vary based on classes taken each semester.) OSU-Tulsa offers financial aid, scholarships and tuition waivers, with several dedicated specifically to transfer students. Possible options for Strategic Communication majors include: • OSU-Tulsa Transfer Tuition Waiver Scholarship or Regents Distinguished Transfer-Waiver • Senator Don Nickles Endowed Schalarship Contact the OSU-Tulsa Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 918-594-8273 or tulsa.financialaid@okstate.edu to learn more.
TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISEMENT SERVICES
TRANSFER MAP COURSES INCLUDE • Social Media • Entertainment in the Media • Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators • Entertainment Media Campaigns • Mass Communication Law • Ethics and Issues in Mass Communications • Graphic Design for Strategic Communication • Advertising Media and Markets • Advanced Entrertainment Media Writing
Evening, hybrid and online courses make it easy for students to pursue a degree while working.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Use this chart below to see how long it will take you to complete your bachelor’s degree at OSU-Tulsa if you transfer with 60 credit hours from your two-year institution. If you transfer with fewer than 60 credit hours, the number of semesters will increase accordingly. CREDIT HOURS/SEMESTER
6
SEMESTERS (EST)
10
9
7
12
5
15
4
You can increase the credit hours you take each semester by taking classes online or in a hybrid format, where classes meet one or two times in person and the rest of the time online.
YOUR MAP. YOUR DEGREE. YOUR CAREER.
Your Map to Success
Steps to take on your way to earning your OSU degree in Tulsa: FRESHMAN YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor. OSU-Tulsa has representatives on TCC campuses regularly and academic counselors can meet by appointment. Follow OSU-Tulsa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up on events and activities.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Complete admissions application to OSU. Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to discuss how the credits you’re taking will transfer. Connect with faculty at OSUTulsa to learn more about the program and introduce yourself. Your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor can help with this. Submit your FAFSA with school code 003170 along with your OSU application to be considered for scholarships and financial aid.
JUNIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to choose your classes.
Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate.
Network with your peers and build experience for your resume by joining a student organization.
Complete graduation application prior to the beginning of your final semester.
Consider adding a minor to gain additional skills or pursue your unique interests.
Volunteer or complete an internship to gain valuable experience in your field.
Polish your research skills by attending workshops at the OSU-Tulsa Library.
Consider participating in research with faculty.
Research graduate degree and certificate options.
Attend Transfer Day in the spring or fall to finalize your transfer to OSU-Tulsa.
Connect with OSU-Tulsa Career Services to explore internship opportunities and discuss your career goals.
Transfer admission requirements: 2.00 GPA for 60+ hours; 2.25 GPA for 24-59 hours; 2.25 GPA plus high school admissions requirements for 7-23 hours.
CAREER PATHS • Press manager/publicist • Brand content management • Promotions director • Social media management • Social strategist • Vlogger/streamer/influencer
SENIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA
Attend Career Services workshops for job searching, resumes and interviews, then attend the OSU-Tulsa Career Fair. Apply to jobs or graduate programs. Walk in OSU-Tulsa’s Graduation Ceremony.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS • Agent/talent management • Multimedia advertising • Media reporter • Producer • Enterprise sales • Screenwriting
Some of these careers may require extra training or education.
• Casting Agencies • Streaming Services • New Media Companies • Film Production Companies • Record Labels • Marketing Agencies • Professional Sports Teams
• Local, State, Tribal and Federal Government • Museums • Law Firms • Arts and Cultural Organizations • Self-employed/Freelance Work • Non-profit organizations
SALARY POTENTIAL In 2020, OSU Strategic Communication graduates reported an average salary of $35,329 and a high salary of $74,880 per year.
- HireOSUGrads.com
GRADUATE STUDY Many Strategic Communication majors continue their education by pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree or graduate certificate. Related graduate programs available at OSU-Tulsa or OSU in Stillwater include: • Educational Leadership Studies, master’s • Business Administration, master’s • English, master’s and doctoral • History, master’s and doctoral
• Mass Communications, master’s • Political Science, master’s • Public History, master’s
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, doctoral • School Administration, doctoral
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
OSU-TULSA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SERVICES 918-594-8355 | tulsa.info@okstate.edu | tulsa.okstate.edu/transfer Interested in pursuing this program at OSU in Stillwater? We can put you in touch with a transfer admissions counselor.
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